Verdict
At RM421,990, the Audi Q5 Sportback is RM3,810 cheaper, carries a lower RM434 annual road tax and gives you a slightly larger 515-litre boot. Its 268 hp petrol four-cylinder and 68-litre tank suit buyers who want conventional refuelling. The RM425,800 BMW iX changes the brief: two motors deliver 402 hp and 700 Nm, backed by a 100.6-kWh battery with 602 km of quoted range, 22 kW AC and 175 kW DC charging. It is also 248 mm longer, so its 3,000-mm wheelbase should matter more than the Audi’s 15-litre boot advantage for rear-seat space.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback if you want the lower purchase price and road tax, a 515-litre boot, ventilated front seats and seven airbags in a more compact SUV.
Pick the BMW iX if you can charge an EV and want 402 hp, 700 Nm, 602 km of quoted range, air suspension and a much longer 3,000-mm wheelbase.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 Sportback RM421,990; BMW iX RM425,800.
- Power and torque: Audi Q5 Sportback 268 hp and 400 Nm; BMW iX 402 hp and 700 Nm.
- Energy storage and range: Audi Q5 Sportback 68-litre petrol tank; BMW iX 100.6-kWh battery and 602 km range.
- Size: Audi Q5 Sportback is 4,717 mm long with a 2,528-mm wheelbase; BMW iX is 4,965 mm long with a 3,000-mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Audi Q5 Sportback 515 litres; BMW iX 500 litres.
- Airbags: Audi Q5 Sportback seven; BMW iX six.
Q5 Sportback
- RM3,810 cheaper with RM434 annual road tax.
- 515-litre boot and 40:20:40 rear seat split.
- Ventilated front seats and seven airbags.
- 268 hp and 400 Nm trail the iX’s 402 hp and 700 Nm.
- No panoramic glass roof or rear dual-zone climate control.
- 2,528-mm wheelbase is 472 mm shorter than the iX’s.
iX
- 402 hp, 700 Nm and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 100.6-kWh battery, 602 km quoted range, 22 kW AC and 175 kW DC charging.
- Air suspension, panoramic glass roof and rear dual-zone climate control.
- Costs RM3,810 more and has RM545 annual road tax.
- 500-litre boot is 15 litres smaller than the Audi’s.
- Six airbags versus the Audi’s seven.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM421,990✓ | RM425,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434✓ | RM545 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 268 hp at 5,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 1,600 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 700 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 100.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 602 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 175 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 5.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,965 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,970 mm |
| Height | 1,641 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,528 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,525 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 515 litres✓ | 500 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/50R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/50R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Pirelli P Zero E |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | S Sport Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projectors | LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Digital Key | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Intelligent Personal Assistant; Flexible Fast Charger (Mode 2) included |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Q5 Sportback & iX for sale
Q5 Sportback vs iX FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 Sportback or BMW iX better?
The BMW iX is the stronger choice if EV charging fits your routine, with 402 hp, 700 Nm, 602 km of quoted range and a 3,000-mm wheelbase. Choose the Q5 Sportback for petrol refuelling, lower road tax, seven airbags and a larger boot.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX costs RM425,800, which is RM3,810 more than the Audi Q5 Sportback at RM421,990.
How quickly can the BMW iX charge?
The BMW iX supports AC charging at up to 22 kW and DC charging at up to 175 kW. Its 100.6-kWh battery has a quoted range of 602 km.
